ZIP Code 70533

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Erath · Vermilion County · Louisiana

ZIP code 70533 in Erath, Louisiana has a population of 7,385. The median household income is $56,995, which is 25% below the national average. Median home value is $153,900, 45% below the US average. 18.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 70533 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 203.4 square miles in Erath, Vermilion County, Louisiana. The area is home to 7,385 residents, producing a population density of 36 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 70533 against Louisiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 70533 sits at $56,995 (5% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $32,519. The poverty rate stands at 15.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $153,900 (13% below the state average) with median rent at $928 per month, and 75.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 70533 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Vermilion County, so you can benchmark 70533 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data — no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 70533

Top 5 industries — ZIP 70533 (establishments)

Top 5 industries — ZIP 70533 (establishments) Horizontal bar chart of the top 5 items by value (establishments). Top 5 industries — ZIP 70533 (establishments) Top 5 1. Retail trade 14 2. Transportation and warehousing 12 3. Construction 10 4. Mining, quarrying, and oil and g 7 5. Health care and social assistanc 7 Top 5 NAICS sectors by establishment count in ZIP 70533. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 70533, Erath, LA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

7,385

Population

203.4

Area (sq mi)

36

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

38.3

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 84.8%
African American 4.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

Income & Employment

$56,995

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$32,519

Per Capita Income

15.5%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

28.2 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 62.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

Housing

3,162

Total Housing Units

2,775

Occupied Units

387

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.8%
Renter 24.2%

$153,900

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$928

Median Rent

1991

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

Home Value Trends

FHFA House Price Index — annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-32.4%

YoY Change (2024)

180

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+80%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70533 have decreased 32.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +80% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.8% 178
2021 +7.4% 192
2022 +21.5% 233
2023 +14.1% 266
2024 -32.4% 180

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

Local Business Landscape

Census Bureau data shows 80 business establishments in ZIP 70533, employing approximately 583 people with a combined annual payroll of $37,573,000.

80

Businesses

583

Employees

$37.6M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 14 17.5%
Transportation and warehousing 12 15.0%
Construction 10 12.5%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 7 8.8%
Health care and social assistance 7 8.8%
Other services (except public administration) 5 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 5.0%
Manufacturing 3 3.8%
Wholesale trade 3 3.8%
Finance and insurance 3 3.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 3.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 3.8%
Accommodation and food services 3 3.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
70528 Delcambre, LA 2,333 4.4 mi
70513 Avery Island, LA 124 8.2 mi
70575 Perry, LA 55 7.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70533 in?
ZIP code 70533 (Erath) is located in Vermilion County, Louisiana. Vermilion County contains multiple ZIP codes — see the full list at /counties/vermilion-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70533?
ZIP code 70533 in Erath, LA has a population of 7,385 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70533?
The median household income in ZIP 70533 is $56,995, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70533?
The median home value in ZIP 70533 is $153,900, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70533?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70533 is White at 84.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70533?
ZIP code 70533 has 80 business establishments employing approximately 583 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70533?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70533 are: Retail trade (14), Transportation and warehousing (12), Construction (10). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70533?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70533 decreased by 32.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 80%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70533?
In ZIP code 70533, 62.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 70533?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70533 is 28.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 70533?
In ZIP code 70533, approximately 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70533?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70533 is 15.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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